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BW04 WFJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,590 mi
Last recorded65,590 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 WFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,446 miles

Front Battery box cover is not secure , broken retaining clip

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small stone chips not adversely affecting drivers field of view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,799 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 61,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres 11 years old

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,012 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but still gas tight

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,252 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,738 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,787 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 54,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,560 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,560 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,893 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,717 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,320 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 34,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,339 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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BW04 WFJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 WFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW04 WFJ registered?

BW04 WFJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 WFJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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